Basswood Shutters Features & Benefits

Basswood shutters have the best combination of several desirable traits:

Wood is the standard that all others compare themselves to; it is the natural choice and provides a custom fit. The most consistent color among domestic hardwoods. Very tight and uniform grain-basswood's close grain will resist moisture better than open grain woods. One of the hardest of the workable, furniture-grade woods. Basswood is naturally low in sap content, our kiln-dried basswood is guaranteed to have less moisture upon installation and never bleed sap. Environmentally sound, basswood shutters are recyclable, biodegradable and renewable. Hardwood is specifically grown for harvesting. Each year, six trees are planted for every one that is harvested. Ease of maintenance and care. Exceptional insulation from heat and cold, and are painted with UV inhibiting paint, guaranteeing UV protection. Choose paint or stain, in smooth or sandblast finishes. Sunburst, Arches, French or sliding door etc. options. “Clear View” shutters – features hidden rear tilt rod. Standard framing included – decorative framing available. Louver sizes: 2½, 3½, and 4½, Hinge choices. Transferrable Limited Lifetime Warranty – won’t warp, crack, chip or peel.

There are several types of composite woods used in place of basswoods; all of them are considerably less expensive than natural basswood, but each comes with drawbacks. Natural basswood won’t de-laminate, crack or swell at the seams; and won’t fall apart or sag like pressboard.